Bright Shaws fashion show amuses with period gowns
MARTHA SHOOK reports on the Bright Shaws promenade show with a playful, old-fashioned style. Models wear garlands, feathered hats, and velvet gowns while wedding dress elements and retro silhouettes draw laughs. The audience enjoys the chic display as several costumes evoke postwar fashion, including bicycle built for two themes and can-can inspired looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Shook
Calhoun
Werna Pagenstecher
Cely
Mary Mrgarraugh
Archie. Brown
Fashion Parade Shows Vintage Dresses From Old-Gown Era
A column details a fashion show featuring garments from past decades. Mrs J W Winter in a high necked frock, Miss Eunice McGown in a white satin blouse and flowing skirt, and Miss Dorothy Beckmann in gold taffeta highlighted the event. Models wore pieces inherited or family treasures, including a grandmothers gown and a black jade beaded frock. A social tea followed at the Bishops’ home with guests from Detroit and Memphis.
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Ings
Clara Mame Adams
Moultrie Fowell Freeman
Prank. Matthiessen
Marion Johnson
Jifiian Russell
Ernest Rubsamen
Edgar ‘Lobin
Hattie Carnegie
Wes
Maury Maverick
Louis
Charles Poutenger
Robert Brewer
Aen S. Wilber Matthews
Mary Louise
Mother Hubbard
William Wurzbach
Alice Marbles
J. W. Winter
Gibson Girl
Frances Tewes
William Wyatt
Mes
Sam Heli
Steves Wort
Helena Hurst
Josephine King
Dorothy Beckmann
Syle
Forefront Highlights Of The Week At Evening Socials
A lively recap of elegant events featuring Frank Baskin’s bride and Evelyn Hargrave with Augie Menefee. Guests including Agnes Clegg, Dororthy Spencer, Ramona Seeligson, Marcia Koehler, Sara Douglas, Jamie Nixon, and Mary Aubrey Keating attended tea dances, shows, and a Pinch-Warren wedding prep. Attendants named for February 4 wedding, plus a bride entertaining with a shower and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baskin
Evelyn Hargrave
Augie Menefee
Mary Aubrey Keating
DR. Peter
Jamie Nixon
June Martin
Ramona Seeligson
Mrs Larkin Recalls Inauguration of Gov O'Daniel
Mrs EJ Larkin recounts the inauguration scene with 66000 packed into the stadium at 1am. Flags hung grandstand bands played marching tunes while schoolchildren sang. A procession of officials and governors followed. The governor took an oath on a 126 year old Bible once used by Texas governors.
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EJ. Larkin
O'Daniel
George Washington
Alexander Hanken
Sam Houston
Texas
Little Theater Groups to Pour Society at San Pedro Playhouse
Little Theater groups expect strong turnout for As Husbands Go at the San Pedro Playhouse Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Pouring coffee each evening are listed with a long roster of ladies and ushers including multiple names.
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Little
Little Theater
San Pedro
Rodarck McAlpin
W. J. Hiller
Romaine Tay
Paul Meadera
Charles Pottenger
Arthur Sedigson
John Cox
Millard Abelair
Adelafe Toewes
Lewis Kayton
9. Ly
Jdlenel Frankin
Mrsdames
Bes- Ale McIntyre
Gene Adaits
Harry E. Trail
Rolald E Ward
Celveste Dodd
Beas Graham
Willie Ray McDonald
Mary Brell Briscoe
Adamle Smith
Orsinger's Home Party Scene Highlighted by Youthful Guests
A weekend gathering at the Gunther Origer family country estate near the Guadalupe River drew a young crowd. Attendees included Oraliger and family, son Charles, John Goade, Frank Fasthal, Frank Vaughan, Carl Schoff, and several young women such as Mary Shelby Sheld, Ruth Beakley, Barbara Hudson, and Mary Jane Lyles. Hazel Meador attended motor entry events Sunday, planning a return home that afternoon.
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Orsinger
Gunther
Alamo Review Installs Officers At Home Meeting
The West Way club of Alamo Review No 22 held a business meeting at Mrs Eile Monroe’s home on Burnet Street in Blon day. President Mrs Kate Thompson presided with Mrs Minnie Gonvers assisting. Installation of officers followed with Mae Porr as installation officer and a social reception for 20 members featuring bunco and prizes for Laura Laws and Bessie Schoffer.
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Alamo Review
West Way Club
Mrn
Eile Monroe
Burnet Street
Blonday
Kate Thompson
Minnie Gonvers
B Thompson
Discus
Sion
Kate Bueder
Mae Porr
Mes
James Kate ‘Thompson
Ellie Monroe
Minnie Conyers
Margaret Schirmscher
Kate Reedher
W. J. Stucke
H|lig Monroe
K. Thompson
Bunco
Laura Laws
Bessie Schoffer
Garner
Ster
Jormr Fred Garner
T. G. Daugherty
Fred Garner
Ptarsky 2
Bermans Host Buffet Supper For Four Debutantes
Mr and Mrs Willard Bermet entertained with a formal buffet supper Saturday night in their home honoring debutantes Misses Minnie Barclay Louise Holmgre et Emily Ann Bryant and Margaret Thornton. Thirty guests attended and later joined at the San Antonio Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermans
Birs
Willard Bermét
Monnie Barclay
Louise Holmgreet
Emily Ann Bryant
Margaret Thornton
San Antonio Country Club
Adams Hosts at Dinner Party for Monterey Guests
Mrs and Mrs Paul Adams hosted a stylish Saturday dinner party for guests Mrs Farl Van Buskirk and Eldney Fairchil, both of Monterey. The buffet supper featured Mexican dancer figures, yellow flowers, brass candlesticks, and a breas samovar coffee service. About 20 guests attended with Mrs Paul Meaders and Mrs Joseph Melty assisting. after supper the couple hosted dancing at the San Antonio Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Adams
Farl van Buskirk
Monterey
Eldney Fairchil
Adams
Paul Meaders
Joseph Melty
Ma. Hell
San Antonio Country Club
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